compound
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The choice is watching grandchildren struggle for 30 years then inheriting money when it matters least, or strategic funding now that may compound into generational wealth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
While much more research is needed before the compound could be tested in people, the discovery opens the door to a new treatment strategy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Meridian’s earnings have grown at a compound annual rate of 10% over three years, outpacing a 6% increase for the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Lending to non-bank financial firms grew at a 21.9% compound annual rate from 2010 to 2024, becoming the fastest-growing loan segment.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Altogether, the place was barely larger than her own room had been in the clan compound.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
Vocabulary lists containing compound
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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